According to a report by Bernama, the road transport department (JPJ) has opened an investigation paper on the lorry company involved in recent fatal accident which claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan, Perak.
JPJ senior director (enforcement) Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan revealed the investigation was being conducted under Section 57 of the Land Public Transport Act 2010.
“JPJ has seized the lorry involved, and the investigating officer has been instructed to complete the investigation paper by the end of this month. Once completed, it will be submitted to prosecutors for further action,” he said, adding that Initial investigations found the company had breached permit conditions.
“The company was found to have violated the permit conditions by carrying an unauthorised load, namely stones, while the permit was to transport coal. We are still investigating the case and appropriate action will be taken,” he explained.
In a related matter, transport minister Anthony Loke said the findings of the investigation into the recent fatal crash will be presented to the cabinet next week.
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